One named user on two Windows PCs, with all v1 updates included.
Current Takeoff offer STACK alternative · Local Windows workflow
A smaller alternative to STACK.
For a smaller estimating desk.
Takeoff is a focused STACK alternative for an owner-estimator or small contractor who wants reviewable plan measurement, consistent estimating, and clear bid outputs on a Windows PC—without paying a recurring per-user subscription.
Not a drop-in STACK replacement · One named user · Two Windows PCs · 30-day guarantee
$79 onceNo recurring seat fee
WindowsLocal project storage
Offline coreWork after installation
ReusableKeep estimating knowledge
Current public facts
Takeoff and STACK solve different operating problems.
STACK is a cloud-based platform built for connected teams, browser access, collaboration, and a broader set of takeoff and estimating capabilities. Takeoff is a local-first Windows product built around one estimator's reviewable plan-to-bid workflow.
The official pricing page displayed this price billed annually on July 27, 2026.
Official STACK pricingThe official pricing page displayed this price billed annually on the same check date.
Official STACK pricingSTACK describes its platform as 100% cloud-based and Internet-accessible. Takeoff stores project data locally and its core workflow works offline after installation.
Takeoff offline detailsSTACK offers cloud collaboration, viewer seats, AI add-ons, regional cost data, document controls, mobile access, and a wider support and training operation.
Official STACK product pageKeep measured source, estimate logic, saved bid, scope, and reusable setup together so every estimate can make the next one better.
Watch the Takeoff workflowProvider facts and US prices were checked July 27, 2026. Products, features, prices, discounts, add-ons, and terms can change. Takeoff Field Tools is not affiliated with or endorsed by STACK Construction Technologies. STACK is a trademark of its owner.
See the product before deciding
The measured source stays connected to the number you send.
Takeoff keeps calibrated plan geometry, quantity items, pricing, and project controls in the same workstation. Review the finished estimate, save a bid version, export a clear handoff, and reuse what worked on similar projects.
- Measurements
- Count, length, area
- Pricing
- Items and assemblies
- Persistence
- Saved bid versions
- Communication
- Reports and project packages
Takeoff does not claim STACK feature parity. Test both products with one representative plan, assembly, estimate, and export before switching.
Choose on fit, not price alone
When each product is the more sensible choice.
A one-time price does not replace collaboration you truly need. A large cloud platform is hard to justify when one person needs a focused estimating workstation.
Takeoff may fit when
One estimator needs a durable local workflow.
- An owner-estimator or small contractor works mainly from a Windows PC.
- You want manual, reviewable measurements tied to the estimate.
- You want assemblies, costs, formulas, and scope to improve the next project.
- You prefer local storage, offline core work, and a one-time license.
STACK may fit when
Your team needs a connected cloud platform.
- Multiple people need browser-based access and shared project data.
- Cloud collaboration, viewer seats, or mobile access are central requirements.
- AI takeoff, regional cost data, integrations, or broader document controls justify the subscription.
- Vendor training and a larger support organization matter more than entry price.
A useful side-by-side test
Run the same small bid through both products.
Do not compare feature grids alone. Use the same representative plan and record what survives from measurement through customer handoff.
- Import the same PDF and verify scale against a labeled dimension.
- Measure one count, one length, and one area.
- Apply a real assembly with waste, labor, and current supplier costs.
- Review the estimate, exclusions, assumptions, and markup.
- Export the bid, reopen the project, and start a similar scope from what you saved.